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Doolans Family History

Doolans Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Doolan, Dowland, Doolin, Doonan, Dollins, Dolan, Dorland, Dollens

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Where is the Doolans family from?

You can see how Doolans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doolans family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Doolans family living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Doolans's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Doolans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Doolans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doolans census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Doolans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Doolans. For the veterans among your Doolans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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